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Votes at a glance: board approves budget amendments, contracts and policies in unanimous and split votes
Summary
At the March meeting the board approved several budget amendments and district policies unanimously and approved two contracts (School Health Alliance addendum and University Instructors LLC) by 6-3 votes.
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education recorded votes on multiple items at its March meeting. Several items passed unanimously and two contracts passed 6-3.
Key outcomes:
- Budget amendment and transfer No. 7 (FY25): Approved unanimously. Motion passed as briefed at the Feb. 25 finance committee.
- Repay contract (briefed at 02/25/2025 finance committee): Approved unanimously.
- Budget amendment and transfer No. 8 (FY25): Approved unanimously (briefed at the March 4 meeting).
- Policy revisions and new policies (briefed at March 4 policy committee): The board approved revisions to policy 05/1941 (student health care) and new policies 51 41.1 (administration of medications and medical procedures), 5,141.3 (immunization and health requirements for school admission and screenings) and 5,141.4 (concussion/head-injury protocol). All policy actions passed unanimously.
- Contracts: School Health Alliance contract addendum (2025-26) and University Instructors LLC (Title I equitable services) each passed 6-3.
Votes recorded in open session were summarized on the record; for many routine items the agenda packet included backup and staff recommended approval. The board did not vote on the superintendent's proposed personnel reductions at this meeting; staff said the board could consider any RIF on April 8.
Ending: Several budget and policy items moved forward with broad support; two contracts generated split votes. Staff will implement approved items and continue to report on fiscal monitoring and contract performance.
